Cook Islands Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment
Tariff treatment, trade-agreement coverage, and live monthly U.S. import/export data for Cook Islands.
As of April 2026, the United States imported $65K/month and exported $720K/month with Cook Islands. This page covers Cook Islands's customs status, applicable trade agreements, and the practical tariff treatment U.S. importers and exporters should expect.
Trade overview
A self-governing Pacific island nation in free association with New Zealand, the Cook Islands maintains a small but distinct trade identity in US data, with exports centered on black pearls, fish, and niche agricultural products including tropical fruit and coconut-derived goods. Pearl imports may require documentation addressing origin and valuation, as cultured pearl classification under the HTS depends on species and processing method. The Cook Islands' limited port capacity and reliance on New Zealand logistics infrastructure can affect lead times and documentation chains for US importers.
Practical tariff treatment
For HS-code-level tariff rates and duty collected on shipments from Cook Islands, see the product detail pages — each lists the effective tariff rate and duty value computed from the Census Bureau's monthly trade releases.
Full Cook Islands trade profile →Source: U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics. Data updated monthly.